The Reef Afghan is a fun and easy project! With a one row repeat and simple stitches, you can work this blanket up in no time. And best of all, it creates a lighter weight blanket that is perfect for cooler temperatures.

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You can turn this pattern into any size blanket that you need from a baby lovey all the way up to a California King! All you need to do is change the foundation chain. You will need a multiple of seven chains to start and then you would add 6 extra chains to that number.

For the length, since this is an easy one row repeat, you would simply add or subtract rows, finishing on any number of rows you wish.

The only stitches you need to know are the single crochet and double crochet. You can even change the border if you don’t like the one that I have chosen. Pinterest has a ton of border and edging ideas.

If you follow the pattern given here for the example blanket, your finished product will measure 68” Length x 46¾” Width and that is including the border that adds 1 3/4″ to all sides.

Okay, let’s get started, shall we?

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Reef Afghan

Materials Used:

• 7 skeins of Studio Classic by Nicole in Pale Blue Mix — 260 yds/238 m – 140 g/4.9 oz
• 1 skein of Studio Classic by Nicole in Soft Gray — 372 yds/340 m – 200 g/7 oz
• Or any size 4 medium weight yarn
• I/9 (5.50 mm) crochet hook — My favorite hooks that I use daily!
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size Approximately:

Without Border – 64½” Length x 43¼” Width

With Border – 68” Length x 46¾” Width   

Gauge:

12 double crochet stitches and 6 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.

Skill Level:

Easy

Abbreviations:

FC — foundation chain (starting chain)

ch(s) — chain(s)

st(s) — stitch(es)

sc — single crochet

dc — double crochet

sl st — slip stitch

Notes:

• If you’d like to create a different sized blanket, you will need a foundation chain (starting chain) with a multiple of 7 chains. Then add 6 more chains to that number.
• This blanket can be made into any size imaginable from a baby blanket or lovey all the way up to a California King! Simply change your foundation chain length and add or remove the number of rows.
• This afghan has a simple one row repeat pattern.
• The border adds 1¾” to all four sides. 
• A stitch chart is included at the end of the pattern.
• For the main body of the afghan, you WILL turn your work after each row. For the border, you WILL NOT turn your work after each row, but rather continue on in the same direction for every row.

*** American crochet terms used throughout.

Instructions: 

FC: Ch 160

Row 1: In 4th ch from hook, dc. Dc in next 2 chs, ★skip 3 chs, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next ch. Dc in next 3 chs★ Repeat from ★ to ★ across. Turn your work.

Row 2: Ch 3, skip 1st st, dc in next 3 sts, ★skip ch-2 space, skip next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next st, dc in next 3 sts★ Repeat from ★ to ★ across. (Your last dc of the row is worked into the top of the ch 3 from previous row.) Turn your work.

Row 3 – Row 103: Repeat Row 2.

Don’t finish off after Row 103. You will work one row of the border using the main body color before changing to the border color.

Border

Round 1: Ch 1, ★sc evenly to next corner. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner st★ Repeat from ★ to ★ 3 more times. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. Finish off your main body color. Do not turn your blanket.

Round 2: Using border color, attach yarn in any ch-2 corner space. Ch 1, ★(sc, ch 2, sc) all in ch-2 space. Sc in every st to corner★ Repeat from ★ to ★ 3 more times. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. Don’t turn.

Round 3: Sl st into ch-2 space, (ch 5, dc) all in ch-2 space. (The ch 5 counts as dc + ch 2) Dc in every st to corner. ★Work (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner ch-2 space. Dc in every st to corner★ Repeat from ★ to ★ 2 more times. Sl st in 3rd ch of ch 5. Don’t turn.

Round 4: Sl st into ch-2 space, (ch 3, sc) all in ch-2 space. (The ch 3 counts as sc + ch 2) Sc in every st to corner. ★Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space. Sc in every st to corner★ Repeat from ★ to ★ 2 more times. Sl st in 1st ch of ch 3. Don’t turn.

Round 5: Repeat Round 3.

Round 6: Repeat Round 4.

Finish off. Weave in ends using the tapestry needle. 

I hope you’ve enjoyed the Reef Afghan crochet pattern. If you make one, please tag me @highlandhickorydesigns so I can admire your work too!

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